Garlic seems to be at the base of every delicious food out there, along with a good olive oil and some onions. And one fo the best ways to release garlic’s full flavor is to use minced garlic. But what if you don’t have any garlic ? Or would simply like to avoid having your …
The tarragon plant is also known to many people under the name of estragon. It is a species from the sunflower family. Its origin is in North America and it is used in vinegar in France. But if you don’t like the taste or can’t get your hands on this addition, there are plenty of …
Carob is maybe not the most popular ingredient, but for those who love it it’s a bit of a godsend. Sweeter than cocoa powder and often used as a decent replacement for chocolate, there’s a lot of folks who swear by carob powder. Still, as any ingredient carob has a shelf life. This is what …
If you’re one of the people wondering about carob and chocolate, and how well they can replace one another then you may want to understand the difference between them. While carob is not the same as cocoa powder, it’s definitely something many health-conscious folks reach to when they need a chocolate replacement. So today we’re …
Although the rich bittersweet taste of chocolate is hard to beat, carob is gaining much popularity as an excellent alternative to our beloved chocolate. However, the biggest concern of vegans and lactose intolerant folks is finding the right dairy-free replacements for chocolate. So this is what we’ll be looking at today, so read on. Is …
When hunting for your favorite chocolate chips at the grocery store, there are full chances of you getting across the carob chips. While they look similar to our all-time favorite chocolate chips, they are completely different things. Just like chocolate comes from cocoa pods, carob comes from carob pods. You can find it mostly in …
Lemongrass is a common ingredient in lots of Asian dishes, but also found in perfumes, creams and old folk treatments. You won’t find it very easily if you’re not in an Asian market or shop, but it can be found. And when you do find it, it’s a little bit expensive. Today we’re going to …
If you’ve ever had any Asian or Indian dishes, chances are you have enjoyed a lemony flavor that did not come from fresh lemons, nor from lemon rind. Western chefs also enjoy the citrusy flavor in many of their recipes. As a popular Asian herb, lemongrass helps give certain dishes a distinct lemony smell and …
If you’ve ever sipped on a cup of tea with that zingy, yet earthy citrus note, or chowed down on a sweet, yet herbal plate of Thai chicken, chances are it was lemongrass you were tasting. More calming than your traditional squeeze of lemon, lemongrass, also known by its Latin title cymbopogon citratus, is actually in …
Do you love lemongrass in your tea ? Then you may just want to know if lemongrass is edible as well. After all, not everything that smells great will also taste great. Still, lemongrass is such a common ingredient in Asian cuisine you can’t help but wonder about it. Today we’ll be seeing if it …
You’ve most likely got a bottle of soy sauce at home right now, Whether you’re into Asian cuisine or just want a splash of extra flavor in your meals, soy sauce is pretty much mandatory. As for what kind of soy sauce… well, you’ve got cheap and you’ve got expensive, and there’s a middleground. The …
When cooking you always have the option of adding spices or herbs your food, and this always adds a ton of flavor. But what about celery leaves ? Sometimes you add them and they don’t cook through, or maybe you added them to a nice salad. Can you eat them raw, or do they have …
Soy sauce is such a common ingredient in dishes that more and more folks have some at home. And this is great, because a dash of soy sauce can really take your food to the next level ! However keeping soy sauce around all the time may make you wonder if it ever goes bad. …
Cocoa butter and cocoa powder are part of our everyday lives, whether we notice them or not. Either in sweets or skincare products, both items are around us and we thoroughly enjoy their delicious aroma. But how much do we really know about cocoa butter and cocoa powder ? exactly how are they different, and …